Art of Survival

By Sur James Richmond

This is a true story of my childhood dream while institutionalised to become a successful artist like Leonardo Davinci and pursue my gifted talent as an artist. It was an inner struggle that took me 60 years to accomplish through many art classes, dodgy tutors, research and practice. Finally, meeting two brilliant artists who became my saviours and lifelong mentor painting mates. I experimented and mastered over 20 different art mediums, challenging their applications and boundaries, resulting in many award-winning prizes. I hypothetically question the Australian justice system with a painting that was transitioned into a very factual and controversial live theatre play. I express my views of the direction in which fine art is going, from the old school of fine art now combining with the new modern art, cultural art, installation art and the future AI art, with the judging of art exhibitions becoming a media circus, and the public questioning what art is and its true value. This book is a great inspirational guide for any young artist to never give up on their creative passion to achieve your inner goal through practise and patience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G37BP8YP
• ISBN13: 9798302019523
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"